One issue aircraft operators face, which is arcane on the surface but has enormous safety and cost ramifications, is the authorization required from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly in what is known as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace – the airspace between 28,000 feet and 41,000 feet. This authorization is ...
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While it’s tempting to focus only on federal tax issues when buying a personal or business-use aircraft, state taxes need to be considered as well, because many states impose various types of sales, use and property taxes that can be significant. And many states are becoming much more aggressive in tracking down these aircraft in order t...
With an estimated 82,000 variations of viruses and malware released every day by hackers, how can you keep your client data secure? There is no room for complacency when it comes to the security of your client data, yet it is easy to become apathetic when nearly every day another cybersecurity breach is reported. This article provide...
Not long ago, we were more protective of our privacy. Following the advent of e-commerce, all that has changed. Today, we don't think twice about buying something online with our credit card or entering our personal information without giving a thought to who has access to this personal and financial information. This article provi...
You have undoubtedly heard the horror stories: missed deadlines, shoddy work, cut-corners, items gone missing, and contractors walking off the job, just to name a few. Whether you are remodeling your home or building a new one, hiring the right person to head up your construction project is critical to a job well done. If you are planning...
Many people think of home care as something that applies only to frail elders; however, at least 65% of people who require home care receive this care after being discharged from an inpatient hospital stay. Home care recipients can be people of any age who are suffering from a chronic or an acute disease, as well as people&...
In response to an ever-growing number of malicious and costly cyber-attacks on U.S. companies, both the Cybersecurity Unit of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission recently published reports providing guidance on how ...
Everybody knows that people will live a lot longer in the future. But most of us don’t know exactly what we mean by a lot longer. Brace yourself, because the truth will surprise you. According to the Census Bureau, in 50 years more than 1 million Americans will live past the age of 102! The trend continues in Canada and across the globe. This...
Legal developments in digital currencies, including bitcoin, emerge almost on a daily basis across the global landscape. While in Argentina virtual currencies are not legal tender under the country’s National Constitution, in Croatia there are informal statements by the Croatian National Bank that look favorably on the legality of bitcoin. In...
One of the most common concerns families have revolves around how to share wealth with family members without encouraging entitlement. With forethought and care, giving well and wisely can bring families together and strengthen the bonds between generations. The steps to giving wisely—and fostering flourishing over entitlement—include clarifying yo...
Seventy-seven percent of employees want voluntary benefits. But with so many options available in today's market, it's crucial to choose the right benefits, based on your employees' demographics, claims history, and expressed wants and needs. A good place to start is to know the trending voluntary benefits and when top employers are off...
The enterprise-wide accounting and finance platforms that other industries employ have not historically satisfied the unique information and reporting requirements of private wealth management firms and family offices. Fortunately, material advances in investment accounting technology, as well as fresh ideas around accounting best practices have em...
This presentation uses survey data and case studies to explore non-monetary incentives employed by single and multi-family offices including policies for paid time off and other benefits and perqs. Most single family offices are smaller organizations that employ 20 or fewer people. Their policies related to non-monetary incentives vary dependi...
Family wealth executives often struggle with determining how to allocate fairly the collective expenses of managing shared family wealth. Drawing on 2008 FOX research, this 2009 FOX Fall Forum presentation examines pricing methodologies and practices used by both single and multi-family offices, with an emphasis on innovative strategies a...
In a competitive global marketplace, employers across the United States spend countless resources attempting to set themselves apart and claim their share of available business opportunities. Against that backdrop, it is easy to understand why employers will do everything possible to protect the confidential information they have created and the go...